satisfy · verb T /ˈsæt̬.əsˌfɑɪ/
Word family
Nouns: satisfaction, dissatisfaction
Adjectives: satisfactory, unsatisfactory, dissatisfied, satisfying
Verbs: satisfy
Adverbs: satisfactorily
satisfy
B2 to please someone by giving them what they want or need
Dictionary examples:
They have 31 flavors of ice cream - enough to satisfy everyone!
Come on, satisfy my curiosity, what happened last night?
Learner example:
But how can anyone satisfy a wealthy woman like her without giving her an expensive present? (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)
satisfy conditions/needs/requirements, etc.
C1 to have or provide something that is needed or wanted
Dictionary example:
She satisfies all the requirements for the job.
Learner example:
In general, the conference satisfied my needs. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; German)
